Authorities identified a man who they believe was behind the wheel of a Tesla when a Philadelphia Highway Patrol Officer was dragged 200 feet during a traffic stop Monday night in Wissinoming.
Eddy Brito-Almonte, 20, is wanted for several charges including aggravated assault, assault by vehicle, weapons offenses and fleeing police.during a traffic stop Monday night in Wissinoming.
Investigators say on Monday night the driver of a silver Tesla was pulled over by police near the intersection of Charles Street and Cheltenham Avenue for traffic violations. That's when police say the driver suddenly put the car in reverse and dragged the officer approximately 100 feet, then put the car in driver and dragged him another 100 feet forward.
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